Baikonur launch pad damaged after Russian Soyuz launch to International Space Station

Author Summary

A Soyuz MS-28 mission successfully reached the ISS despite damaging the Baikonur launch pad during liftoff, carrying two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut. (142 characters)

Incident Overview

The Russian Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, carrying two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut, docked successfully with the International Space Station on Thursday. However, the Baikonur launch pad sustained damage following the liftoff.

Mission Details

Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, confirmed the spacecraft's safe docking. The crew reached their destination without issues despite the ground equipment mishap.

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Reuters Reuters — 2025-11-28

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